Metoxen and Dennis, both residents of Napa County, are charged with robbery and attempted robbery. Prosecutors allege they robbed the US Bank in the Hamilton Safeway on Feb. 19, then returned last Thursday and tried to rob it again.

The second time, a bank employee recognized Metoxen and called police. Metoxen allegedly fled to a car containing Dennis, and both men were arrested after Novato police stopped the car a short time later.

Metoxen is also a suspect in numerous other robberies in Sonoma, Lake and San Mateo counties, authorities said. At the time of his arrest, he was wanted on a $750,000 warrant from Lake County.

Authorities are also investigating whether Metoxen was involved in other robberies in Marin, including the Westamerica in Strawberry on March 13.

Bail is set at $1 million for Metoxen and $500,000 for Dennis.

Dennis' defense attorney, William Daley, asked the judge to lower his bail, saying his only alleged involvement was driving the car.

He also said Dennis' parents have arranged a drug treatment program for him if he is released. The parents were in court.

Deputy District Attorney Otis Bruce opposed the bail reduction, and the judge left it as set for now. The suspects return to court Tuesday to enter a plea.

Metoxen has prior convictions in Napa for assault, drug possession and theft, according to a filing by Deputy District Attorney Teresa Leon Varela.